Hypertrichosis Diabetic, (H. Diabetica)

Hypertrichosis is a disease in which hair begins to grow rapidly. It may be a symptom of other diseases.

There are two types of hypertrichosis: primary and secondary. Primary hypertrichosis usually occurs in childhood and may continue throughout life. Secondary hypertrichosis occurs due to the influence of other diseases on the skin.

With hypertrichosis, areas of the skin develop where hair grows very quickly or, in some cases, is completely absent in certain areas. In this case, the disease tends to progress



Hypertrichosis Diabetes, or H. Diabetika, is a form of hypertrichosis that occurs in people with diabetes. This condition is characterized by rapid and uncontrolled hair growth in different areas of the body. It mainly appears in the décolleté area, armpits, arms, legs and abdomen. Hypertrichosis diabetes is one of the most common complications of type 2 diabetes. It usually develops in adults over 45 years of age, but can also appear in children.

The reasons for the development of hypertrichosis and diabetes are circulatory and metabolic disorders that arise due to improper metabolism of glucose in the body.



Diabetes and its complications can lead to the development of various diseases, not only affecting the nervous system, but also affecting the skin. Among the latter is diabetic hypertrichosis, which is also known as Hyperdiabeticus (“Hyper” means “too much, excessively”, diabetics - “diabetes”). It most often develops in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and manifests itself as changes in the appearance of the skin, including increased hair in certain areas of the body. Hypertrichosis, or excess hair growth, is the result of increased activity of the hair follicles. The skin often secretes sebaceous secretions, which play an important role